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Meta is taking its AI ambitions further with Muse, a personal AI agent designed to do more than answer questions. The company says Muse can act on users’ behalf by sending emails, booking travel, managing schedules, shopping online and handling other routine digital tasks with limited human intervention.

A viral video featuring Ivana, a woman from Amsterdam living in Mumbai, calling India advanced has sparked an online discussion, reports stated. Addressing critics who label India as backward, she shared how an online flower delivery reached her within ten minutes. She reportedly urged critics to acknowledge the country's progress rather than ignoring its achievements.

European solo traveller's month-long trip to India sparked an online debate after he claimed that constant bargaining and inflated prices left him mentally drained. He described the experience as "dehumanising" and said people treated him like a walking ATM. His experience drew mixed reactions on social media.

Digital sovereignty is a boardroom priority for most organisations, but 59% say full digital sovereignty is unrealistic goal, according to the Capgemini Research Institute's latest report, based on a survey of 1,300 business and technology executives. The report said 93% have discussed it at board level, while two-thirds favour resilient interdependence over full ownership.

Esri India has launched its Digital Atlas Programme to make geography education more engaging for school students. Supported through ArcGIS Online, the programme is available free of cost to schools across India. It offers curriculum-relevant content and ready-to-use resources to help teachers create interactive learning experiences and make geography more accessible to students.

Major UK airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, and Stansted halted flights Tuesday after a technical fault in NATS's flight processing system. Engineers worked urgently to restore operations. Airspace remained open but strict controls were imposed on arrivals and departures across the London flight information region, causing significant travel disruption.

Mitul Shah has taken on a new leadership role as Head of Information Technology at Property Solutions (India) Pvt. Ltd. (PSIPL), a Kalpataru Group company, marking an expanded mandate in technology leadership for the IT professional with more than 15 years of experience. Shah's elevation comes as PSIPL continues to strengthen its technology capabilities and leverage digital platforms.

Hero MotoCorp has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Suresh Kumar P as Chief Digital & Information Officer, effective August 31, 2026. The appointment places technology and digital transformation directly within the company senior management structure as India largest two-wheeler manufacturer continues to navigate a rapidly changing mobility and automotive landscape.

An Indian woman travelling overseas, Rashmi Chadha, sparked a discussion online after praising the Indian habit of offering seats to elders and people in need, reports stated. In a viral Instagram video, she shared how her husband offered his seat to an elderly man while others remained seated. Social media users expressed mixed reactions to her post, reports added.